Landon Walker Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: North Wilkesboro, NC High School: East Wilkes Height / Weight: 6-6 / 300 Position: OT Experience: 1VL Major: Management

Walker Fact: Played 672 snaps in 2008, second-most among offensive linemen.
Years Lettered: 2008
Years Starter: 2008
Depth Chart Position: Co-first-team right offensive tackle

Overview: One of three players competing for the starting right offensive tackle position...starting right tackle in 2008 as a freshman...named the top performer among offensive tackles in the weightroom for the 2009 spring practice...his father Gary was a member of Clemson's 1981 National Championship team...started and played 66 snaps against Nebraska in the Gator Bowl...bench pressed 410 pounds, tied for sixth-best on the team...did 27 reps of 225 pounds, eighth-best on the team.

2008: Started 10 games and played 12 overall...had a 74-percent grade, third-best on the team...had 26 knockdown blocks, sixth-most on the team...played 672 snaps, second-most among offensive linemen...began the season as a reserve offensive tackle behind Cory Lambert, but moved into the starting lineup when Chris Hairston was injured...played 23 snaps as a reserve against The Citadel and had a 72-percent grade...made his first career start against N.C. State and played 60 snaps...started 10 of the last 11 games...had a 77-percent grade in 48 snaps against S.C. State...had three consecutive grades of 78 percent, his high grades of the year...had a season-high five knockdowns against South Carolina.

2007: Red-shirted...enrolled at Clemson in January and participated in spring practice.

Before Clemson: All-America selection according to PrepStar at East Wilkes High School...#13 offensive lineman in the nation by Scout.com...#14 offensive tackle in the nation by Rivals.com...#13 offensive tackle in the nation according to CollegeFootballNews.com...#13 prospect in North Carolina according to SuperPrep...#5 prospect in North Carolina by Rivals.com...followed the footsteps of his father Gary, who was a member of Clemson's 1981 Championship squad...named county defensive player-of-the-year by Wilkes Journal-Patriot during his senior season...had 130 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, one recovered fumble, and 10 pass breakups as a senior...graded 85 percent on offense during his senior season...Shrine Bowl selection...graduated from East Wilkes High School a semester early in December of 2006 and enrolled in classes at Clemson for the 2007 spring semester...all-state and All-Northwest team selection during his senior season...selected twice to the all-conference team on both offense and defense...three-time all-county selection...recruited by Billy Napier...chose Clemson over East Carolina, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, Tennessee, and Wake Forest...born Mar. 9, 1989...majoring in management.